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Originally posted by TexBlue
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Originally posted by IRISHMAFIA
........ Remember, the taught mechanics are for the 42,000+ registered umpires, 95% of which will never get past the state level.
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Well, ouch!!!! This has been a week for barbs, hasn't it?
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And for thin skin.
Mike was only speaking relative to facts. Just like any other skill, umpiring mechanics must be learned and practiced and learned again and practiced and fine tuned and practiced some more. Exception: Reyo on eteamz
The basic mechanics will cover the common cases and allow a moderately skilled crew to get in position for the vast majority of the calls, while keeping the mechanics simple enough that most can get it right.
Misapplied, the "ask before the call" mechanic can leave both partners in a no win situation. If the PU is not in position to make the call, then he can offer no help. Yet the BU has already admitted he couldn't see, so everyone will know his call is a guess.
An experienced partnership can have this in their tool kit. Others might be better off making the call and checking if the coach asks.